Mevotech GES426S Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Front

Brand Mevotech GES426S
Position Front
Adjustable Yes
Clamps Included Yes
Color Black
Configuration Two Female Ends
Diameter 0.885
Finish Paint
Grade Type Premium
Length 5.85
Material Steel
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Mounting Method Bracket
Thread Direction Clockwise and Counterclockwise
Thread Size 11/16"-18, 11/16"-18LH
Thread Type Medium
Fits Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 51 vehicles

Steel construction. Provides a durable sleeve for steering hardware applications.

Adjustable design. Helps fine-tune steering linkage alignment with ease.

Two female ends. Built for secure threaded connections and straightforward installation.

Cross-references Centric Parts 612.65807, Delphi TA5553 and 381017 for the same application. See all 10.

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Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve for Classic Ford and Mercury

The Mevotech GES426S steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve is a premium steel replacement for front steering linkage service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It features a black painted finish, medium thread type, and a two-female-end configuration for precise toe adjustment.

Key Features

  • Steel construction with a painted black finish
  • Premium grade adjusting sleeve for front steering applications
  • Two female ends with clockwise and counterclockwise thread directions
  • 11/16"-18 and 11/16"-18LH thread sizes
  • Adjustable design for steering linkage alignment
  • Mounting hardware and clamps included
  • Bracket mounting method

Detailed Description

Mevotech GES426S is a steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve built for front steering systems on 1972-1980 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. This sleeve is used to connect and adjust tie rod ends during front-end alignment, helping maintain correct steering geometry on vehicles such as the Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, and Lincoln Versailles. This part cross-references Delphi TA5553 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

  • Loose or worn steering linkage adjustment points
  • Improper toe setting during front-end alignment
  • Corrosion or damage to the original adjusting sleeve
  • Steering play caused by worn threaded sleeve components
  • Restoration needs on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front steering systems

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Fits 1972-1980 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front steering applications listed below.
  • Verify thread direction and thread size before installation: 11/16"-18 and 11/16"-18LH.
  • Use the included clamps and mounting hardware during steering linkage assembly.
  • After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to set toe correctly.
  • Inspect tie rod ends and related steering components for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies this adjusting sleeve as a premium-grade steering hardware replacement with steel construction and a painted finish for service durability. Compatible With: Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, front; Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, front; Fits 1973-1979 Ford Thunderbird, front; Fits 1973-1979 Lincoln Continental, front; Fits 1973-1978 Ford LTD, front; Fits 1973-1978 Mercury Cougar, front; Fits 1973-1978 Mercury Marquis, front; Fits 1973-1976 Mercury Montego, front; Fits 1972 Ford LTD, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Ford Thunderbird, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Lincoln Continental, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Mercury Marquis, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Mercury Montego, front, from 08/08/1972.

This part fits 51 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1980LincolnVersaillesFront—
1980MercuryMonarchFront—
1979FordThunderbirdFront—
1979LincolnContinentalFront—
1979LincolnVersaillesFront—
1979MercuryMonarchFront—
1978FordLTDFront—
1978FordThunderbirdFront—
1978LincolnContinentalFront—
1978LincolnVersaillesFront—
1978MercuryCougarFront—
1978MercuryMarquisFront—
1978MercuryMonarchFront—
1977FordLTDFront—
1977FordThunderbirdFront—
1977LincolnContinentalFront—
1977LincolnVersaillesFront—
1977MercuryCougarFront—
1977MercuryMarquisFront—
1977MercuryMonarchFront—
1976FordLTDFront—
1976FordThunderbirdFront—
1976LincolnContinentalFront—
1976MercuryCougarFront—
1976MercuryMarquisFront—
1976MercuryMonarchFront—
1976MercuryMontegoFront—
1975FordLTDFront—
1975FordThunderbirdFront—
1975LincolnContinentalFront—
1975MercuryCougarFront—
1975MercuryMarquisFront—
1975MercuryMonarchFront—
1975MercuryMontegoFront—
1974FordLTDFront—
1974FordThunderbirdFront—
1974LincolnContinentalFront—
1974MercuryCougarFront—
1974MercuryMarquisFront—
1974MercuryMontegoFront—
1973FordLTDFront—
1973FordThunderbirdFront—
1973LincolnContinentalFront—
1973MercuryCougarFront—
1973MercuryMarquisFront—
1973MercuryMontegoFront—
1972FordLTDFrontFrom 08/08/1972
1972FordThunderbirdFrontFrom 08/08/1972
1972LincolnContinentalFrontFrom 08/08/1972
1972MercuryMarquisFrontFrom 08/08/1972
1972MercuryMontegoFrontFrom 08/08/1972
Directly replaces or cross-references 10 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Centric Parts — 612.65807Delphi — TA555338101726911184251008ES426SIES426SJSA106S426S426PR